Office of International
Students & Scholars
International Center
421 Temple Street
New Haven, CT 06511
USA

Phone: 203.432.2305
Fax: 203.432.7166
email: oiss@yale.edu

Common Visas

F-1 versus J-1

Most students hold F-1 student status. Some students are also eligible to J-1 student status. [Learn more]

  

F-1 Students

F-1 student status allows you to remain in the U.S. as long as you are a properly registered full-time student. [Learn more]

  

J-1 Students

J-1 student status allows you to remain in the U.S. for the duration of your full-time academic program. [Learn more]

  

J-1 Scholars

J-1 scholar status admits you for a specific period of time to engage in research or a teaching activity. [Learn more]
             

H-1B Temporary Worker

A classification used to hire a foreign national professional for a temporary period of time. [Learn more]